Neil Young - Guitarist

A key element of rock is excess.  It's the "too much ain't enough" ethos.  It's an element that is easily made fun of as in "my amp goes to 11", but it shouldn't be outright dismissed.  Good taste and restraint are usually admirable traits, but there are times when just go crazy is acceptable.  Throughout its history rock 'n' roll is one of those areas.  For instance, Steve Vai is an insanely good guitarist.  He's also a good musician.  But truth be told, it's not like I would want to listen to him very often, yet that doesn't take anything away from him being totally over the top amazing.  If you got it, flaunt it.  And don't think Gatton or Thompson aren't equally flashy, they just do it differently.

Terry Kath of Chicago may be the most underrated guitarist of all time.  He very well may be the best Rock Guitarist of all time next to Jimmy.

Agreed with Terry Kath. Excellent underrated guitarist.

Doesn't the quote from Jimi, confirm the last two posts?

Agree about Gatton and Thompson, onhwy61. The difference between them and Vai is a question of taste, which is of course highly subjective. I find Danny and Richard's playing to be cool, Vai's corny. But that's just me.